“That’s the end of the story.” Onstage at Comic-Con in San Diego on Saturday, director James Gunn confirmed the news to the many fans in attendance, reports variety. The third volume of Guardians of the Galaxy will mark the end of the adventures of the merry band of space vigilantes led by Star-Lord.

“Sorry. Some stories have an ending. But that doesn’t mean they all die in the end,” continued the one who directed all three films, as well as the special Christmas episode that is due to stream on Disney+. platform at the end of the year.

At his side, the vast majority of actors and actresses who have achieved success in feature films, from Chris Pratt (Star-Lord) to Karen Gillan (Nebula) and Pom Klementieff (Mantis), were very excited. If Zoe Saldana (Gamora) and Bradley Cooper (Rocket) were absent, two new actors introduced the original protagonists of this third film: Will Poulter will play Adam Warlock and Maria Balakova will lend her voice to the dog Cosmo.

“What an adventure”

A brief trailer, released just before the actors took the stage, turned them all upside down.

“Seeing the footage from the trailer was a moving moment, because it’s the first time we’ve seen it. It’s very beautiful and very moving. We’re so grateful to have worked with James Gunn, our friend changed all of our lives.” Chris Pratt said.

Both Karen Gillan and Pom Klementieff said they were trying to hold back tears. “James I love you, I love you all, what an adventure,” said the latter, visibly very excited.

The trailer, which has not been officially released online, shows footage of Rocket the Raccoon when he was still a baby. His story will be one of the guidelines of the film, according to James Gunn. All the plots of this third installment will be revealed in theaters on May 5, 2023.